Alex Caruso Is the Thunder’s Secret Weapon, and Everyone’s About to Find Out

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted “the nerves were natural” Sunday when the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively to start Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal against Denver. Jettisoning those jitters hinged upon OKC’s calling card — gritty, high-pressure defense personified in veteran Alex Caruso. What the headbanded, 6-foot-5 reserve guard lacks in brand awareness he…

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Tiger-Cats, Stampeders clash after last-place 2024 seasons

Jun 16, 2024; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Hamilton Tiger Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) throws a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Saskatchewan Rough Riders at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: Gerry Angus-Imagn Images Bo Levi Mitchell takes aim at his 100th career regular-season victory when the quarterback’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats face the host…

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Guardians rally to defeat White Sox in extra innings

Jul 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians third base José Ramírez (11) is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Steven Kwan hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to edge…

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Cubs, Marlins seeking way back to winning track

May 1, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea (53) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images After losing back-to-back series for the first time this season, the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs begin a six-game homestand with the opener…

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Rory McIlroy headlines field at RBC Canadian Open

Jun 2, 2024; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot at the fourth hole during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Apart from last year, when it flipped with the Memorial Tournament on the schedule, the RBC Canadian Open has served as an important…

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Weston McKennie defends USMNT teammates from criticism

Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; USA midfielder Weston McKennie (8) during the first half against Canada the Concacaf Nations League third place match at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images A day after Landon Donovan lambasted members of the U.S. men’s national team who decided to skip this summer’s friendlies and CONCACAF Gold…

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